Course code: BIO-3518
Limnology
Campus
Semester / Year
Autumn 2009
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
BIO-3518
Limnology
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5
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The course is administrated by
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Fakultet for biovitenskap, fiskeri og økonomi
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Theoretical subject.
Obligatory Prerequisites
BIO-2503 Freshwater Ecology
Course contents
The course gives an introduction to the most important physical and chemical factors and processes in freshwater environments as a foundation for understanding ecological patterns. The emphasis is put on lakes, and the following themes are covered: characteristics of water, origins of lakes, light in inland waters, fate of heat, oxygen, inorganic carbon, the cycles of nitrogen and phosphorus, and water movement.
The course gives an introduction to the most important physical and chemical factors and processes in freshwater environments as a foundation for understanding ecological patterns. The emphasis is put on lakes, and the following themes are covered: characteristics of water, origins of lakes, light in inland waters, fate of heat, oxygen, inorganic carbon, the cycles of nitrogen and phosphorus, and water movement.
Objective of the course
The course will give students an overview of the basic physical and chemical processes in freshwater environments.
The course will give students an overview of the basic physical and chemical processes in freshwater environments.
Language of instruction and examination
Norwegian or English
Norwegian or English
Teaching methods
16 hours seminars and 16 hours lectures.
16 hours seminars and 16 hours lectures.
Assessment methods
Oral examination.
Oral examination.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Available on request
Available on request
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